SWREN 471RSocial Work with Older Adults: Critical Issues and Future Trends
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
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- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Focusing on social work practice, policy, and research, in this course, you will examine issues of aging such as health, economic changes, role transition, family dynamics, and losses. You will look at implications of societal issues and the influence of recent Canadian research in the field of aging. You will also examine current innovative and traditional programs for their relevance for future work with populations of older adults.
Prerequisites
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-Social Work
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 3A or higher
- Enrolled in 3G-BA (SDS) & H-BSW Double Degree, 4G-BA (SDS) & H-BSW Double Degree, or H-BA (SDS) & H-BSW Double Degree
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